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The Heart of Law

Dec 19, 2025

Attorney Sara Papantonio joins host Mirena Umizaj Dumas for a candid conversation about what mass tort work truly demands. From long timelines and real risk to the relationships that ultimately determine outcomes, Sara shares how she found her path into mass torts, what it has been like building her own name while...


Nov 20, 2025

Houston trial lawyer R. James Amaro joins host Mirena Umizaj Dumas to discuss what it takes to grow and sustain a high-performing personal injury practice. From the BP litigation and its financial fallout to tripling his firm during COVID, James shares the lessons learned from rebuilding under pressure while keeping...


Oct 15, 2025

In this episode of The Heart of Law, host Mirena Umizaj Dumas sits down with Kimball Jones, Managing Partner at Bighorn Law in Las Vegas, to explore what it truly takes to operate at the top of the legal profession.

Kimball shares his extraordinary journey, from humble beginnings and a career in military intelligence to...


Sep 16, 2025

In this episode of The Heart of Law Podcast, host Mirena Umizaj Dumas welcomes back returning guest Lynda Shely, one of the nation’s leading voices on legal ethics and innovation.

A former Chair of the ABA’s Ethics Committee and a current member of Arizona’s Alternative Business Structures (ABS) and AI Steering...


Mar 28, 2024

In a world obsessed with the big picture, discover how one consultant's passion for deconstructing complex challenges into smaller, manageable pieces redefines success in the realm of legal consulting and mass tort litigation. Join us for an exceptional episode of the Heart of Law as our experienced host, Mirena Umizaj,...